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Celiac Artery Aneurysm: Anyone else with same illness?
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Hello. I’m new here. My celiac artery aneurysm is 2cm. I was diagnosed recently and my vascular surgeon advised that I will likely require an open surgical procedure as opposed to a stent. At this time I’m still having more CT scans and working with a cardiologist as I must be cleared by him first. When I first heard the work aneurysm I panicked as my mom died of an aortic aneurysm rupture. Sometimes I feel like I’m walking around with a time bomb. I’ve been trying to find information as to things to avoid, i.e foods, activities etc. Thank you for reading.
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Hello @auntbrenda44
I would like to welcome you to Mayo Clinic Connect, where patients like us can give and receive support. I would also like to invite @dkmullins68, @mike9560, and @bdickinson666 to join this discussion with you as they have dealt with a similar condition.
I congratulate you for taking this matter seriously and for pursuing help to treat it. Since your mother had an aneurysm you know how important it is to treat it.
Did your doctor indicate why you would need the open surgery rather than the stent? Is it based on the size or location?
My surgeon said that surgery shouldn't be considered unless the aneurysm is at least 2.5 cm. I have done some of my own research by reading articles in the Journal of American medical association and Journal of Vascular surgery and I have found articles that agree with him. Also from what I have read Aortic Aneurysms are much more likely to rupture than Aneurysms in the Celiac Artery.
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I am responding to AuntBrenda44. I understand your fear, especially with your mom having passed from an aortic rupture. It is good that your celiac aneurysm has been discovered and the steps for treatment have begun. Treatments and imaging have advanced a long way. It sounds like your Docs are approaching carefully. I hope that your surgery goes smoothly and you can approach activity without fear, but informed. I think, and others correct me if I am wrong, the general rule of thumbs is keeping the blood pressure under control. This includes resistive lifting, medication, and general stress. Your docs should be able to guide you with more direct parameters specific to you. Not all aneurysms are created equal. I hope this helps. Open discussion allows us to vent, which helps relieve a bit of stress. Good luck with your procedure and be positive!